Key dates

 

1875 : Founding of the cooperage by Henry Baron

1900 : Assumption of cooperage operations by the second génération of the family, Samuel Baron

1930 : Assumption of cooperage opérations by the third génération of the family, Lou et MoMo

1975 : Assumption of cooperage opérations by the fourth génération of the family, Francois Baron

1996 : Assumption of cooperage opérations by the fifth génération, Xavier Baron (Director of Production) et Nicolas Tombu (Director of Development)

1999 : Invention of the OXOline barrel stacking system

2001 : A third associate joins the team, Lionel Kreff (Sales Director)

2002 : Commencement of distribution in USA, Vinitech awards the Golden Trophy to OXOline for Innovation

2003 : Invention of the Vinification Integrale barrel fermentation system, Commencement of distribution in Spain

2004 : New distribution network established in South America

2005 : Launch of the Premium barrel, Commencement of distribution in South Africa

2006 : Launch of the Culte barrel, Commencement of distribution in Bulgaria

2007 : New distribution network established in Italy

2009 : Inauguration of new Tonnellerie Baron production workshop, A fourth associate joins the team Sebastian Lane (Managing Partner USA), Start up of re-designed in-house stave mill Grande Chene.

2010 : Commencement of distribution in Portugal and Australia